Nintendo's decision to block Smash Bros from the Evo stream echoes another decision made earlier this year, which prevented creators of Let's Play style videos from monetizing their content. Nintendo defended their action at the time saying that their policy will "ensure Nintendo content is shared across social media channels in an appropriate and safe way."

With a new Smash Bros game coming for Wii U and 3DS, one would think Nintendo would not only appreciate any added coverage of the franchise, but would want to actively support their fan community--the same group of people that voted for Smash Bros' appearance in Evo to begin with.